Method for inactivating pathogens
US5419902A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | May 30, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 16, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC12N11/096
- WIPO fieldBiotechnology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
This invention relates to a method for inactivating pathogens using the peroxidase enzyme. The peroxidase enzyme is reacted with hydrogen peroxide or a source of hydrogen peroxide and an iodide anion to generate reaction products which are separated from the peroxidase enzyme and then used to inactivate pathogenic organisms.
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